Supporting Autistic Children and Young People's Communication

Supporting Autistic Children and Young People's Communication

Supporting Autistic Children and Young People's Communication

5 SESSION

Elklan's five-session accredited course Supporting Autistic Children and Young People's Communication is offered to those who have completed one of Elklan’s core courses. It is an opportunity for practitioners who have completed a course about SLCN and who want more specialist information about supporting autistic pupils with their language and communication.

The materials and training resources embrace and use neurodiversity-affirming language. The course incorporates consideration of how autistic people may develop language and how differences in communication can be affirmed.

Written as an additional module, you must have completed and gained accreditation on an Elklan core course before attending this training. (If you haven't completed a Elklan core course, please see the ten-session course Communication and Language Support for Autistic Children and Young People.)

Training Formats

Face-to-Face Training
Online Training

£300 plus VAT per person.

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Face-to-Face Training
Face-to-Face Training

£390 plus VAT per person.

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e-learning sessions for Autistic Pupils [5 Session]
Online Non-Accredited e-learning

£175 for 8 weeks' access.

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Feedback From Participants

Really enjoyed the course! It has really helped me expand my knowledge to understand the children and will come in handy in the classroom.
Sarah Mills, 2024, re: Elklan
"I found the course very useful and it led to changes in how we do things which had an impact for particular pupils. I found the course tutor really helpful, supportive and encouraging. The way the course was delivered was ideal to fit in with other commitments. It was really good to be able to engage with other course members and learn from their experiences. Thank you! Really helpful. I will recommend this course to others in different settings
Michelle Dunne, 2021, re: Elklan Supporting Verbal Pupils with ASD
Thank you so much for a course which has changed the way I will work with verbal children with ASD.

So many things I have tried since the course which I wouldn't have thought to have tried before.

The impact it is having on the children at school in the positive has been amazing - although so many odd looks from my team.

The face to face contact has been amazing and each Wednesday evening as been the highlight of my week. Always a smiling face waiting too share her knoweledge.

Thank you so much.
Jaime Gridley, 2021, re: Elklan Supporting Verbal Pupils with ASD

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What You'll Learn

1
Autism and Communication
Gain an understanding of autism and neurodiversity, and explore communication processes and Gestalt Language Processing through a strength-based lens.
2
Sensory Development
Discover how to recognise different sensory profiles and use practical strategies to support the sensory needs of autistic individuals.
3
Communication Differences
Learn how to observe, respect, and respond positively to unique communication styles, including echolalia and physical communication.
4
Encouraging Positive Interaction
Understand your role in promoting positive social interactions through neuro-affirming, child-led approaches and the concept of Double Empathy.
5
Behaviour is Communication
Understand behaviour as a form of communication and apply course learning to respond supportively and proactively.

Available courses

Accredited Online Training
New Supporting Autistic Children and Young People's Communication - e-learning courses will be arranged soon - please click here to register your interest.
Face-to-Face Training
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Flyers and other downloads

Supporting Autistic Pupils' Communication course flyer

Content and evidence base for Supporting Verbal Pupils with ASD (5 session)